Manufacturing STEM OPT Jobs in New York
Manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York draw engineering and operations talent to employers across Buffalo's advanced manufacturing corridor, the Hudson Valley's semiconductor facilities, and Long Island's aerospace supply chain. Companies like Corning, Lockheed Martin, and Regeneron file Labor Condition Applications for STEM OPT workers in process engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing systems roles.
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This position seeks to gain experience providing application engineering support to our customer base, sales organization and the Business Unit product team, as well as understand our customer's existing and evolving technical application needs. This role will grow to apply and adapt UIBU products to satisfy those needs. Provides support both before and after the sale, and supports all issues with and through company technical resources to insure accurate, detailed understanding and timely resolution of customer requirements.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Reviews customer's products, processes against the possible UIBU solution approaches and identifies projected savings based upon use of proposed equipment.
- Works with Sr. Applications Engineers to engage sales and customers on pre-sale or post-sale product and process application issues; With the customer, evaluates feasibility and alternatives.
- This role will learn to evaluate priority of requested product applications/modifications, as they relate to customer expectations and timing, as well as product team resource availability.
- Assists Sales with technical customer presentations, and customer acceptance criteria.
- Participating with the engineering review team to determine if requested product applications or modifications are feasible; If so, drives sales to enter RFQ. If not, responds to customer and sales person with alternatives.
- Learning to develop quotations, including development time, cost and schedule.
- Assists Sr. Engineering with justification of product applications/modifications quotations to the customer.
- Participates in developing solutions working with the design teams and work with supply chain to procure the materials necessary to manufacture applications tooling.
- Assembles and test applications tooling and integrates into base machines.
- Supports installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and function to customer specifications.
- Participates in trade shows and technical seminars to enhance Universal's reputation for product capability.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 0-2 years of experience within capital goods, preferably sale or support of automated assembly or test solutions.
- Experience with design tools such as SolidWorks and PTC CREO is preferred.
- Ability to complete solutions line drawings for field sales/customers.
- Automation equipment programming, and debugging aptitude is preferred.
- MS Office Suite proficiency is expected.
Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:
- Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.
Physical Demands:
- Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
- Position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues and in giving presentations.
- Ability to travel to customer sites or technical conferences approximately 25% of the time.
Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Target Annual Base Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 + Robust Benefits
~ What “U” Can Do For You ~
Rewards Package:
- Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.
Career Development:
- Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.
Work/Life Balance:
- Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.
Health & Wellbeing:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.
Company Culture:
- Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.
REQUIREMENTS
Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. From cell phones, tablets or advanced computing platforms, 5G infrastructure, internet of things, cloud computing and storage as well as wearable’s, sensors, MEMS, industrial, automotive, military and medical applications, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!
Summary
This position seeks to gain experience providing application engineering support to our customer base, sales organization and the Business Unit product team, as well as understand our customer's existing and evolving technical application needs. This role will grow to apply and adapt UIBU products to satisfy those needs. Provides support both before and after the sale, and supports all issues with and through company technical resources to insure accurate, detailed understanding and timely resolution of customer requirements.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Reviews customer's products, processes against the possible UIBU solution approaches and identifies projected savings based upon use of proposed equipment.
- Works with Sr. Applications Engineers to engage sales and customers on pre-sale or post-sale product and process application issues; With the customer, evaluates feasibility and alternatives.
- This role will learn to evaluate priority of requested product applications/modifications, as they relate to customer expectations and timing, as well as product team resource availability.
- Assists Sales with technical customer presentations, and customer acceptance criteria.
- Participating with the engineering review team to determine if requested product applications or modifications are feasible; If so, drives sales to enter RFQ. If not, responds to customer and sales person with alternatives.
- Learning to develop quotations, including development time, cost and schedule.
- Assists Sr. Engineering with justification of product applications/modifications quotations to the customer.
- Participates in developing solutions working with the design teams and work with supply chain to procure the materials necessary to manufacture applications tooling.
- Assembles and test applications tooling and integrates into base machines.
- Supports installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and function to customer specifications.
- Participates in trade shows and technical seminars to enhance Universal's reputation for product capability.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline and 0-2 years of experience within capital goods, preferably sale or support of automated assembly or test solutions.
- Experience with design tools such as SolidWorks and PTC CREO is preferred.
- Ability to complete solutions line drawings for field sales/customers.
- Automation equipment programming, and debugging aptitude is preferred.
- MS Office Suite proficiency is expected.
Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:
- Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.
Physical Demands:
- Requires the ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
- Position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues and in giving presentations.
- Ability to travel to customer sites or technical conferences approximately 25% of the time.
Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Target Annual Base Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 + Robust Benefits
~ What “U” Can Do For You ~
Rewards Package:
- Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.
Career Development:
- Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Educational Institution Relations, Career Pathing.
Work/Life Balance:
- Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.
Health & Wellbeing:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.
Company Culture:
- Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.
REQUIREMENTS
Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's most advanced electronic products. Universal Instruments is a cost effective enabler of the fast-moving electronics industry road map. From cell phones, tablets or advanced computing platforms, 5G infrastructure, internet of things, cloud computing and storage as well as wearable’s, sensors, MEMS, industrial, automotive, military and medical applications, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!
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Which manufacturing companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in New York?
New York manufacturers with consistent STEM OPT hiring histories include Corning Incorporated in Corning, GlobalFoundries in Malta, Lockheed Martin in Owego, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, and Moog Inc. in East Aurora. These employers file Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for engineering, process improvement, and manufacturing systems roles that fall under STEM-designated CIP codes, making them eligible for STEM OPT sponsorship.
Which cities in New York have the most manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Buffalo and the surrounding Niagara region anchor New York's advanced manufacturing sector, with significant aerospace and defense activity. The Capital Region around Albany and Malta hosts semiconductor and photonics employers. Long Island supports aerospace and defense supply chain roles, while the Hudson Valley concentrates biopharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing. New York City's outer boroughs also have food manufacturing and industrial operations employers that sponsor STEM OPT workers.
What types of manufacturing roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code matching your degree. In manufacturing, qualifying positions commonly include process engineer, quality engineer, manufacturing systems analyst, industrial engineer, materials scientist, and supply chain analyst. These roles typically require a STEM degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related discipline. General production or assembly positions without a degree requirement rarely qualify.
How do I find manufacturing F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa type and industry, so you can search specifically for New York manufacturing employers with F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history. Because Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application filing data, you can see which manufacturers have actively sponsored STEM OPT workers rather than relying on employer self-reporting. Filter by location to focus on Buffalo, Albany, or Long Island manufacturing clusters.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in New York manufacturing?
New York employers must comply with state labor law in addition to DOL prevailing wage requirements under the LCA. Some New York manufacturers participate in the state's Empire State Development programs and workforce initiatives, which can signal openness to international talent pipelines. New York's semiconductor investment under the CHIPS Act has expanded STEM OPT opportunities in the Capital Region, though sponsorship decisions remain at each employer's discretion and are not guaranteed.